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2023 Map of Piute Basin East

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Piute Basin East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Owyhee River cuts a deep path through this corner of Idaho, where the high desert is defined by protected waterways and isolated catchments. The landscape is dominated by the Owyhee River Wilderness, which encompasses both the Owyhee Wild and Scenic River and the Battle Creek Wild and Scenic River. These corridors represent critical water management and habitat conservation within the Owyhee Canyon and across the Y P Desert.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain rises toward distinct landforms like Piute Butte and Lookout Butte, while the Piute Basin reflects the region's ranching and land-use history through numerous reservoirs. Features such as Petition Reservoir, Packsaddle Reservoir, and Upper Piute Cr Reservoir dot the landscape, indicating the reliance on seasonal water storage in this arid environment. The map also identifies local natural features like The Tules and Kimbal Basin, illustrating the varied topography of this southwestern Idaho region.